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Old 10-09-2021, 11:40 AM
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Default My opinion about solar panels.
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Originally Posted by Juliewaters View Post
Hello-
We are fairly new to the Villages and are thinking about installing solar panels on our roof.
We want to know if it is worth it….monetarily.
We really want to know how much you save on your monthly electric bill here in the villages and what the total cost was to install.

Thanks very much
First of all, I don't have solar panels but have thought about them just as you are. I have an Iris (about 1700 sq. ft) built in 2009 with the original heat pump so its not the most efficient. My average electric bill was $135 in 2020 - and we heat/cool our enclosed lanai.
I don't know the cost of solar but I would consider the payback period. Plus, I'm not sure what has to happen when/if the roof of the house has to be replaced. Do the panels have to be removed and then re-installed?
I would suggest looking at additional attic insulation. One of the previous owners of my house had additional blown in insulation added which I think helps keep my costs down and may be a bigger bang for your dollar.